Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Uruguay with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Uruguay in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Uruguay with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 20°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Uruguay will be around 31°C, with nights close to 20°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 132 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 31% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Uruguay. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Uruguay in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
132 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Uruguay?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Uruguay. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Uruguay in January
With 43°C, Uruguay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 25°C.
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The climate of Uruguay is based on weather data from Montevideo. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Uruguay for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in Uruguay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Uruguay, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Uruguay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Uruguay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Uruguay.
Daily UV Index in January in Uruguay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Uruguay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Uruguay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Uruguay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Uruguay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Uruguay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Uruguay
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Uruguay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Uruguay by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Uruguay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
